Lung cancer is the third most common form of cancer and the deadliest cancer in both
men and women in the United States,
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accounting for 25% of all cancer deaths. Given both the poor 5-year survival rate
of 18.6%
- Sung H.
- Ferlay J.
- Siegel R.L.
- et al.
Global cancer statistics 2020: GLOBOCAN estimates of incidence and mortality worldwide
for 36 cancers in 185 countries.
CA Cancer J Clin. 2021; (Published online)https://doi.org/10.3322/caac.21660
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and significant patient suffering due to pain, dyspnea, pleural effusion, and psychological
distress,
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supportive end-of-life care that addresses the physical, intellectual, emotional,
sociocultural, and spiritual needs for patients with lung cancer is critical. A robust
literature has established that patients with advanced cancer prefer to die outside
of institutionalized settings, which are associated with poor respect, emotional support,
and symptom management.
- Ford D.
- Koch K.
- Ray D.
- Selecky P.
Palliative and end-of-life care in lung cancer: diagnosis and management of lung cancer,
3rd ed: American College of Chest Physicians evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.
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,- Higginson I.J.
- Sen-Gupta G.J.A.
Place of care in advanced cancer: a qualitative systematic literature review of patient
preferences.
J Palliat Med. 2000; (Published online)https://doi.org/10.1089/jpm.2000.3.287
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This is particularly notable since more than 50% of unselected lung cancer patients
historically die within one year of diagnosis, such that expedient access to an optimal
end-of-life care setting is imperative.
- Teno J.M.
- Clarridge B.R.
- Casey V.
- et al.
Family perspectives on end-of-life care at the last Place of care.
J Am Med Assoc. 2004; (Published online)https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.291.1.88
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Published online: February 24, 2023
Accepted:
February 22,
2023
Received in revised form:
February 9,
2023
Received:
July 4,
2022
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